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Austin Wildlife Rescue

Wildlife Rescue Inc. rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, or injured wild animals and educates the public to co-exist with wildlife.

Animal Welfare Austin, TX EIN 741951561 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Austin Wildlife Rescue

Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

Wildlife Rescue Inc. rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, or injured wild animals and educates the public to co-exist with wildlife.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D340
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Austin Wildlife Rescue is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 741951561. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Austin Wildlife Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.

Austin Wildlife Rescue is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Based on official tax filings, Austin Wildlife Rescue has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Austin Wildlife Rescue is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Austin Wildlife Rescue. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Austin Wildlife Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife. Austin Wildlife Rescue is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Austin Wildlife Rescue's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Austin Wildlife Rescue are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Austin Wildlife Rescue is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 741951561, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JU
Jules Maron
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Adrienne C••••
Board member
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Alyssa D••••••••
Director
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Annie J•••••
Treasurer
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Beverly S•••••
President
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Britney W••••••••
Board member
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Christy H•••••
Board member
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Dave J•••
Board member
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Dotti R•••••••
Director
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Hayley
Executive Director
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Hayley H••••••
Executive Director
HY
Hyden J••••••
Board member
JU
Jules M••••
Executive Director
JU
Julie M••••
Intertim Executive Director
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Kathy T•••••
Vice President
KE
Kelly D••••
Board member
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Matthew G••••••
Board member
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Richard M•••••
President
RI
Rich F••••••
Board member
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Tammy G••••••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Austin Wildlife Rescue This page 79 $1.9 million -
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Austin Wildlife Rescue

What is Austin Wildlife Rescue?
Austin Wildlife Rescue is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Austin, United States. Austin Wildlife Rescue rehabilitates and releases orphaned, sick, and injured wild animals and educates the public to coexist with wildlife.
When was Austin Wildlife Rescue founded?
Austin Wildlife Rescue was founded in 1977.
Who leads Austin Wildlife Rescue?
Jules Maron serves as Executive Director.
Where is Austin Wildlife Rescue located?
Headquartered in Austin, United States.
What is Austin Wildlife Rescue's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Austin Wildlife Rescue trustworthy?
Austin Wildlife Rescue has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Austin Wildlife Rescue's registration number?
IRS EIN: 741951561.
What is Austin Wildlife Rescue's website?
http://austinwildliferescue.org